Max cargo variations.
I was at a local RV show and there were a couple of ¾ ton trucks on display. So I thought what a great way to check out the max cargo compared to my ½ ton. Well the first ¾ ton had 900 lbs. max car...
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Well the first ¾ ton had 900 lbs. max cargo over my ½ ton. (My 1400 lbs. vs. its 2300 lbs.) I was impressed. However, the second ¾ ton had just a bit more than 600 lbs. max cargo over my ½ ton. I was not so impressed.
Sure we can look around and find a 3/4 ton truck with a low payload numbers but if your seriously looking at a bigger truck why go in that direction.
This subject gets beat to death.
This made me wonder if there is a way you can tell the max cargo before you buy the TV. For the difference in price, I would be disappointed if I bought a ¾ ton and only gained 600 lbs.
The big three have websites that show us payloads for each configured truck.
And if your looking at a dealers trucks simply look at the payload number on the door.
I've owned probably over 15-16 LDT size trucks since the late '50s. Many of those were work trucks (commercial service). Most had no payload stickers.
The last few trucks I bought I think had a payload sticker which is just a tire placard sticker. I've never looked.
I'm more concerned with the individual GAWR's for how much load my trucks can carry.
Anyhow if your concerned with payload stickers do your home work before upgrading to a 3/4 ton truck. The info is out here.
